Podcast appearances and mentions of brendan telfer

On the podcast, a Springboks rugby icon in the form of Bob Skinstad anchors today's coverage of the first South Africa-New Zealand test this weekend in Johannesburg. Skinstad played from 1997-2007 and won a World Cup in '07.Devlin firstly delivers a sermon discussing this weekend's test, exuding plenty of confidence that the All Blacks CAN get a win over the World Champions in their own backyard.Then, Devlin is joined by Skinstad to talk international rugby, Miles Davis chats football chants and Lydia Ko, rugby commentator Ken Laban is all over NPC rugby after three rounds of the competition, and the doyen Brendan Telfer revisits his predictions for the Warriors before the 2024 NRL season kicked off.As well as that, Devlin and producer Lachlan Waugh debate topics galore - such as NRL matches this weekend, Springboks and All Blacks selections and the NPC - on the Tight 5 and What Has More Chance Of Happening. All that and much more!

Brendan Telfer - the doyen of New Zealand sports broadcasting - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport as he does every Wednesday, offering his unique and veteran perspective on a variety of sporting topics in New Zealand and around the world. This week, Telf and Marty revisit the latter's preseason prediction for the Warriors in 2024 and how accurate he was. As well as that, they discuss Lydia Ko winning her third golf major, the Springboks-All Blacks rugby test this weekend, and more.

Brendan Telfer - the doyen of New Zealand sports broadcasting with over 50 years of experience - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport as he does every Wednesday. This week, Marty and Telf discuss tennis star Jannik Sinner being cleared of wrongdoing after failing two drugs tests, the upcoming rugby tests between the Springboks and All Blacks, the Warriors, and more.

Veteran Sports Broadcaster & Commentator Brendan Telfer catches up with Smithy to talk the ins and outs of the Halberg Awards selection process, candidates post Olympic success & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missed the show this morning? No worries, catch all the action right here from @SENZMornings with Ian Smith featuring, Smithy's Sermon, Brendan Telfer, Talkback Time, Smithy's Multi, David Bieleski, The Sports Desk, Andrew Gourdie, Marty Toomey, Michael Guerin, Andy Thompson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Watson - experienced New Zealand sports broadcaster and Olympics commentator - joins Brendan Telfer on It's Only Sport, recapping some key track and field events that have occurred at the 2024 Paris Games. Arguably the most notable was the men's 100 metre sprint, which American Noah Lyles won in an exciting photo finish with a time of 9.79 seconds.  Watto and Telf also talk about Kiwi sprinter Zoe Hobbs' performance on the track.

Rugby league journalist Brad Walter joins Brendan Telfer on It's Only Sport recapping round 22 of the 2024 NRL season, that proved pivotal in the race for top eight spots ahead of the finals series. The Warriors and Brisbane Broncos - top four sides from a season ago - are all but out of the top eight race, after losses to teams ranked lower than them on the ladder (at the time of playing). Other key results include the Dragons upsetting the Storm 18-16 in Melbourne and the Bulldogs edging the Canberra Raiders 22-18 at home.

ormer Silver Ferns and Fijian netball coach Yvonne Willering joins Brendan Telfer on It's Only Sport, reviewing the ANZ Premiership netball final between the Northern Mystics and Central Pulse in Wellington. The Mystics prevailed by a single goal 54-53 in an enthralling contest, that saw the Auckland franchise secure back-to-back titles and their third all-time.

American swimming journalist Braden Keith joins Brendan Telfer on It's Only Sport, to review arguably the biggest rising star of the Paris Olympics so far - Frenchman Léon Marchand. The 22-year-old Marchand has already secured three swimming gold medals at the Games, and has a chance at a fourth in the 200-metre individual medley, which is an event he won at the 2022 and 2023 World Aquatics Championships. People are already comparing him to American swimming legend Michael Phelps. Are the comparisons fair?

Ex-Warrior and New Zealand rugby league great Adam Blair joins Brendan Telfer on It's Only Sport, looking ahead to the club's NRL match-up with the Parramatta Eels on Friday night. The Warriors need to win their remaining five games and hope other results go their way to stand the best chance at playing finals football in 2024. It's a tall task, but Blair believes there's a good chance it happens.

Kiwi sailing expert Peter Lester - who is commentating over at the Paris Olympics - joins Brendan Telfer on It's Only Sport, discussing everything to do with New Zealand's medal chances in a variety of sailing disciplines at Paris 2024. Among them include men's 49er sailors Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie, who are in third place heading into the medal race and a chance at gold. In the women's 49er, Jo Aleh and Molly Meech have dragged themselves into the top 10 for the medal race, but a top three finish overall is unlikely. The Olympic regatta is taking place in Marseille.

Mark Watson - experienced New Zealand sports broadcaster and triathlon expert - joins Brendan Telfer on It's Only Sport, recapping the men's triathlon at the Paris Olympics. Kiwi Hayden Wilde looked set for a gold medal before British athlete Alex Yee executed a superb push in the final stages of the run to snatch victory, relegating Wilde to a silver medal finish.

Monalisa Codling - former Black Ferns representative and ex-Samoan sevens player - joins Brendan Telfer on It's Only Sport, to look back on the New Zealand women's sevens side winning a second successive gold medal at the Olympic Games. The Kiwi women defeated Canada 19-12 in the final in Paris, adding to their gold medal won at Tokyo 2020.

Northern Stars netball coach Kiri Wills joins Brendan Telfer on It's Only Sport, discussing the news she will depart the ANZ Premiership to take up a coaching role at the Queensland Firebirds in the Suncorp Super Netball competition in Australia. Wills details to Telfer why she took the job, citing the likes of a "new challenge" and family helping spark the move.

Mark Watson - experienced New Zealand sports broadcaster and an Olympic Games veteran - joins Brendan Telfer on It's Only Sport to cover off a number of key topics involving Kiwi athletes at Paris 2024. Watto and Telf first discuss the men's and women's triathlons which are taking place on Wednesday night (NZ time), and concerns around the water safety of the Seine for the swimming legs of the races. As well as that, the pair talk about New Zealand's medal duck being broken thanks to the women's rugby sevens side, who won gold.

Champion New Zealand rower Eric Murray - who won gold medals at the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games - joins Brendan Telfer on It's Only Sport, casting his eye over the Kiwi rowers' medal chances at the Paris Games. The likes of Emma Twigg and Tom Mackintosh in the singles sculls, and the men's four have all been impressive in their heats and are strong contenders for the Olympic podium.

Twizel's Matt Gunn - who himself is worthy of a gold medal for toughing out the cold deep in the South Island - joins Brendan Telfer on It's Only Sport on the segment Let's Be Positive, where they attempt to put a positive spin on all the happenings in sport. This week, Gunny and Telf discuss the Paris Olympic Games getting underway and New Zealand's struggle to get a medal in the first few days. They also talk about Gunny's beloved Bulldogs scoring a big win over the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL, the Warriors keeping their season alive, and more.

Justin Marshall - former All Blacks halfback and renowned rugby commentator - joins Brendan Telfer on It's Only Sport, offering his thoughts on the All Blacks 36-man squad named for the Rugby Championship, as well as the men's and women's sevens tournaments at the Olympic Games. Marshall also touches on whether or not New Zealand Rugby should pour more resources into the men's Kiwi sevens team at the Olympics and allow star All Blacks to play for them.

Steve Robilliard - experienced Australian sports journalist who's in Paris for the Olympic Games - joins Brendan Telfer on It's Only Sport, to discuss a number of codes at the world's biggest sporting event. Robilliard and Telfer talk about Australia's performances at the Games so far that see them sit equal second on the medal table with five golds. They also chat about an exciting gymnastics final in the men's team event which Robilliard attended live.

Experienced rugby commentator Grant Nisbett joins Brendan Telfer on It's Only Sport, casting an eye over the rugby sevens at the Paris Olympics as well as the All Blacks 36-man squad named for the Rugby Championship. France - buoyed by superstar Antoine Dupont - won the men's sevens title with a convincing win over defending champions Fiji in the final 28-7, while New Zealand failed to make it past the quarter-finals and eventually finished fifth. In the 15s game, there aren't too many surprises in All Blacks coach Scott Robertson's squad to play Argentina, South Africa and Australia in a string of tests, with flanker Sam Cane and outside back Will Jordan the headline inclusions

Joseph Romanos - longtime Kiwi sports journalist who's currently in Paris with the New Zealand Olympic Committee - joins Brendan Telfer on It's Only Sport to review the opening few days of the Olympic Games. New Zealand is yet to secure a medal of any colour, after underwhelming performances from swimmers Lewis Clareburt and Erika Fairweather along with the men's sevens team, who were all seen as medal hopefuls. Romanos and Telfer talk about the likes of swimming, football, and rowing, as well as offering their thoughts on the opening ceremony.

On today's podcast, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin puts his versatility to the test, and discusses a variety of sports of note circulating New Zealand right now, including Afghanistan's heroics at the Twenty20 cricket World Cup, the European football Championships and game two of the State of Origin series.To kick things off Devlin heads to the mountain top to deliver a sermon, talking about Afghanistan booking their spot in the T20 World Cup semifinals and the incredible sports story that it is.Then, Devlin is joined by cricket commentator and ex-Black Cap Simon Doull to talk the World Cup, Miles Davis shares his frustrations around England's performances at the Euros, NRL journalist Brad Walter previews the second State of Origin match, and the doyen Brendan Telfer talks Super Rugby, All Blacks selections and the Warriors.Plus, Devlin and producer Lachlan Waugh cast their eye over the likes of Origin and New Zealand mass media storylines around the All Blacks squad naming. That on the Tight 5 and NEXT!All that and much more!

On today's episode, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin delivers a sermon discussing the 20-minute red card rule possibly being implemented across all of rugby globally, but a slew of meetings and votes coming up could derail this from happening. Is World Rugby wasting time deliberating on what looks - on the surface - to be a logical law change?Following that, The Continuous Call Team's Mark Levy chats the NRL ahead of round 2, three football experts in Adrian Clarke, Sam Lee and Gareth Roberts break down the English Premier League title race between Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool, ex-Black Cap Craig Cumming discusses the New Zealand men's cricketers and changes that could occur following their frustrating test series loss to Australia, and the doyen Brendan Telfer also talks Black Caps and Daryl Mitchell's contentious comments about losing, as well as Malaysia potentially hosting the next Commonwealth Games. All that and much more!

On today's episode, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin continues the talk around the Hurricanes Poua haka controversy, offering his opinion on the harsh lesson the players would have learned and what happens next.Plenty of guests feature today as well, with former Black Caps bowler Simon Doull discussing a number of cricket topics including Ross Taylor's comments around Neil Wagner's recent retirement, build-up to the Warriors' 2024 NRL campaign kicking off begins with former club captain and broadcaster Monty Betham joining the show, Andy Raymond continues chatter around the final six games of the NRL's opening round, and the doyen Brendan Telfer talks the Athletics World Indoor Champs and offers a different perspective on the Hurricanes Poua haka story.As well as that, Devlin and producer Lachlan Waugh share their opinions on a number of topics on the Tight 5. All that and much more!

Super Rugby Pacific is just days away from kicking off for 2024, and It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin is joined by a member of the Chiefs and an All Blacks icon to continue previewing the competition. It's Justin Marshall first up who gives his Super predictions - are the Chiefs rightly the favourites? Can incoming coach Rob Penney maintain the Crusaders recent success? Is the Blues' title window still open? Plus, Chiefs hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho previews his side's campaign and how they overcome the pain of losing last year's final, Andy Raymond chats Stacey Jones being named the next Kiwis coach, Brendan Telfer talks golf and his idea of introducing substitutions into test cricket, and Devlin and producer Lachlan Waugh discuss rugby, league, football, motorsport and more on the Tight 5 and What's More Chance Of Happening. All that and much more!

Brendan Telfer - the doyen of sports broadcasting in New Zealand - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport as he does every Wednesday, offering his unique and experienced perspective on a range of sports stories in New Zealand and around the world right now. This week, Telf and Marty discuss the Black Caps-South Africa test cricket series and how underwhelming the Proteas have been (as expected), the likely winners at the Halberg Awards, talk of a new stadium in Auckland, and more.

On today's episode, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin continues coverage of the New Zealand-South Africa second cricket test in Hamilton, with two days now in the books. While the Black Caps look on track to secure a first-ever test series win over the Proteas, one negative from the second test so far for the Kiwis is Devon Conway whose form slump with the bat continues. Conway had a thunderous introduction to test cricket with an average of 69 across his first nine innings and a 200 on debut three years ago, but he's averaging a mere 11 across his last seven innings batted. IOS cricket correspondent Rahul Patil shares his thoughts on why Conway's struggling so much at the moment. Plus, Kiwi pole vaulter Eliza McCartney discusses her awesome world-leading performance at an indoor meet in France, rugby reporter Jamie Wall talks the Super Rugby Pacific season launch that went on in Auckland on Wednesday, and the doyen Brendan Telfer chats about his boredom watching the Black Caps-South Africa test and predicts winners at the Halberg Awards. All that and much more!

On today's episode, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin narrows his focus on two of New Zealand's favourite codes and the latest news and results in those respective sports. First, 81-test All Black Justin Marshall talks rugby's Six Nations, including Ireland beating France and red cards. Plus, ex-Black Cap Craig Cumming and South African cricket journalist Craig Marais talk about New Zealand's impending victory over the Proteas and the heroics of Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra, and Brendan Telfer reflects on Welsh rugby great Barry John who has passed away aged 79. John is widely regarded as one of the greatest fly-half's in rugby history, alongside the likes of Daniel Carter and Jonny Wilkinson. All that and much more!

On today's episode, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin celebrates a brilliant achievement by New Zealand batsman Finn Allen, who scored the highest-ever Twenty20 international century by a Black Cap with 137 runs in their victory over Pakistan in Dunedin. Former Black Cap Craig Cumming was at the match and dissects Allen's innings. Plus, Australian broadcaster Andy Raymond chats Aussie cricket and the Warriors' chances this coming NRL season, Miles Davis wallows over his beloved West Ham getting knocked out of the FA Cup, and the doyen Brendan Telfer talks the Black Sticks women failing to qualify for the Paris Olympic Games. All that and much more!

Brendan Telfer - the doyen of New Zealand sports broadcasting - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport as he does every Wednesday, bringing his wisdom to the table to discuss and debate a number of sporting topics in New Zealand and across the globe. This week, Telf and Marty talk about the Black Sticks women failing to qualify for the Olympic Games for the first time in 28 years, Finn Allen's record-breaking Twenty20 century for the Black Caps, the state of New Zealand's cricket commentators, and much more.

On today's episode, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin is joined by a very special guest in the form of Kiwi heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker, as he readies himself for his December 23 bout with American Deontay Wilder in Saudi Arabia. The former WBO title holder talks about his training regime, his future in boxing, and more. Plus, Andy Raymond discusses the cleanout at the Wests Tigers and Usman Khawaja's support for Palestine on the cricket pitch, and Brendan Telfer shares his furore at Jon Rahm's move to LIV Golf. All that and much more!

On today's episode, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin covers a variety of sports popular with the New Zealand sporting public. First off, experienced broadcaster Miles Davis recaps the first slate of Champions League games on matchday five, including Newcastle's controversial 1-1 draw with PSG in Paris. Plus, White Ferns coach Ben Sawyer previews their Twenty20 series with Pakistan and talks one of Sophie Devine or Amelia Kerr likely not turning out for the first match, Simon Doull chats T10 cricket in the United Arab Emirates, and Brendan Telfer shares his thoughts on Michael Maguire stepping down as Kiwis coach and golfer Tiger Woods' press conference on Wednesday morning (New Zealand time) ahead of the Hero World Challenge. All that and much more!

On today's episode, it's a big build-up to the first of two Cricket World Cup semifinals between India and New Zealand starting Wednesday night (New Zealand time). Our World Cup correspondent Rahul Patil dials in from Mumbai to preview the match. As well as that, talkSPORT cricket editor Jon Norman joins to share his thoughts on how the Black Caps can beat the tournament hosts. Plus, experienced rugby writer Chris Jones talks World Rugby's admission on the Aaron Smith no try in the World Cup final and the governing body's attempts to stop online abuse directed at referees, and the doyen Brendan Telfer chats cricket, golf and rugby. All that and much more!

The All Blacks are no longer the kings of international rugby, with the Springboks reigning supreme over world rugby with four Rugby World Cup titles, following their victory over New Zealand in the 2023 final in Paris. It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin is joined by former New Zealand Rugby CEO David Moffett and esteemed Kiwi sports broadcaster Brendan Telfer, who offering differing views on the decider. David Moffett shares his distaste with World Rugby and believes the match was marred by poor officiating, while Brendan Telfer feels all the calls made were fair and the right team won.

On today's episode, Martin Devlin catches up with an Irish rugby great in Gordon D'Arcy, ahead of Ireland's Rugby World Cup match-up with Scotland. Gordon discusses how tough a task it will be to beat one of their traditional rivals, overcoming the ghosts of Irish rugby's past at World Cups, and more. Plus, Martin replays part of his 2022 interview with Kiwi wood chopping legend Jason Wynyard, who has sadly passed away at the age of 49. Ron Barr from Sports Byline USA previews the Major League Baseball postseason, and Brendan Telfer chats Ryder Cup and VAR controversies. All that and much more!

The doyen of New Zealand sports broadcasting - Brendan Telfer - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport as he does every Wednesday, casting his expert eye across a range of sporting news and topics from the past week. This week Telf and Marty discuss the Ryder Cup - which Telf describes as the best golf he's ever watched - as well as VAR controversy in the Tottenham-Liverpool match, the Hawke's Bay Ranfurly Shield debacle, and more.

On today's episode, Martin Devlin is joined by a rugby league legend in Brent Tate, who won an NRL premiership with the Brisbane Broncos in 2006. Brent and Martin discuss this weekend's grand final between the Broncos and Penrith Panthers and how both teams stack up. Plus, veteran Australian sports broadcaster Andy Raymond also chats league including suggestions other Sydney clubs are backing the Panthers, Miles Davis talks the Rugby World Cup and football broadcasting rights in New Zealand, and the doyen Brendan Telfer goes back to 1988 to remember an infamous sporting moment he witnessed live - Ben Johnson's gold medal-winning 100 metre race which he was disqualified from. All that and much more!

On today's episode, Martin Devlin reviews a jam-packed weekend in sport, highlighted by the Warriors' enthralling 40-10 victory over the Newcastle Knights in the NRL finals. The Warriors are now one win away from making their first Grand Final in 12 years. Brendan Bradford from CodeSports joins Martin to recap the match at Mount Smart stadium and how much of a chance the club is against the Brisbane Broncos this coming weekend. Plus, former Wallaby and renowned author Peter FitzSimons talks about Australia's shock 22-15 loss to Fiji at the Rugby World Cup, Brendan Telfer discusses Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox's win at the BMW PGA Championship, Jamie Wall compares All Blacks and Warriors' crowd atmospheres, and Matt Gunn is positive about his Wallabies. All that and much more!

On today's episode, Martin Devlin continues the build-up to a super Saturday for New Zealand sport with the All Blacks opening their Rugby World Cup account and the Warriors playing the Penrith Panthers in the NRL finals. Kiwis legend Daryl Halligan joins the show to go through all four NRL playoff matches this weekend. As well as that, Martin is joined by rugby correspondents Ben James from Wales, Christy Doran from Australia and Michael Corcoran from Ireland, to preview those three countries' World Cup campaigns. Plus, the doyen Brendan Telfer chats about the Silver Ferns upcoming series with England and world netball's bleak future, and talk of Saudi Arabia possibly hosting the Olympics Games in the coming years. All that and much more!

On today's episode, Martin Devlin covers off the naming of the Springboks Rugby World Cup squad. There are three major omissions, with Handrè Pollard, Lukhanyo Am and Lood de Jager all missing out due to injury. Siya Kolisi has been included as captain despite not having played a test so far in 2023. Longtime South African rugby reporter Andy Capostagno joins the show, and isn't confident the Boks can successfully defend their World Cup title in France. Plus, experienced rugby league commentator David Morrow, who works for The Continuous Call Team across the ditch, talks about the main contenders in the NRL as the finals draw near, and the doyen of New Zealand sports broadcasting Brendan Telfer discusses the Silver Ferns' poor Netball World Cup finish. All that and much more!

On 'The Week That Was' this week I'm joined by legendary broadcaster Brendan Telfer and the founder and CEO of Valocity and Data Insight Carmen Vicelich. It was a lively one! The ongoing Kiri Allen saga. Are Kiwi's really getting in behind the women's football world cup? Should GST be removed from fruit & veges? Plus it's 'Wanker of the Week' time once again, and I dip into my prize pocket to give one of you a sly $200 in Trade Depot vouchers..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Martin Devlin is joined by two New Zealand Football icons to recap the Football Ferns' surprise 1-0 defeat to the Philippines, in their second FIFA women's World Cup group match. Mother and daughter Barbara and Michele Cox both represented the Ferns, and speak with Martin about last night's game and where it leaves the New Zealand women with one group game to play. Plus, Wallabies legend and double Rugby World Cup winner Tim Horan dials in to preview the opening Bledisloe Cup test between the All Blacks and Australia this weekend, and the doyen Brendan Telfer discusses snowfall, the British golf Open, and the NRL. All that and much more!

On today's episode, Martin Devlin previews the fourth Ashes test between England and Australia in Manchester. Ex-England cricketer and Sky Sports UK's Mark Butcher joins the show to share his thoughts on how the series has gone so far, test cricket's popularity, and much more. Plus, Kiwi champion triathlete Hayden Wilde chats about his recent Super Sprint World Triathlon victory in Germany, Mark 'Watto' Watson is back for episode 46 of the ATM (Apologise to Me!) podcast chatting about the All Blacks and Warriors, and the doyen Brendan Telfer discusses Victoria's decision to give up hosting rights for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. All that and much more!

The latest body blow for the Commonwealth Games has renewed debate about its place on the sporting calendar. The New Zealand Olympic Committee say they're "incredibly disappointed" by the Victorian state government's call to ditch their hosting of the 2026 Comm Games, due to rising costs. The Commonwealth Games were plagued by similar issues in 2017 when Durban pulled the plug on hosting the 2022 edition, which was eventually picked up by Birmingham. NZOC chief executive Nicki Nicol says the decision is unsettling for Kiwi athletes - who were working towards a Games so close to home. Long time commentator Brendan Telfer joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels to discuss the future viability of the event. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Martin Devlin looks ahead to the All Blacks vs Springboks rugby test in Auckland this weekend, which is set to be a titanic battle between two fierce rivals. South African rugby great Breyton Paulse joins the show to share his thoughts on the Springboks team named, how they've been tracking with the Rugby World Cup just around the corner, and much more. Plus, former Warriors, Panthers and Raiders coach Matthew Elliott previews the third State of Origin match between New South Wales and Queensland in Sydney, as well as discussing the Warriors' top form in the NRL of late. Brendan Telfer chats about Sam Cane's interaction with a pitch invader and South African runner Caster Semenya winning her appeal at the European Court of Human Rights. All that and much more!

In a special edition of the Brendan Telfer Experience on It's Only Sport, Telf joins Martin Devlin in studio to celebrate 50 years in sports broadcasting. It was June 1973 when Brendan first worked in the industry as a junior sports officer at NZBC in Christchurch. Telf looks back on how his life in sport started and reflects on fond memories and amusing stories, in a career where he covered many Olympic Games, World Cups and other tournaments. Renowned commentators Keith Quinn and John McBeth dial in to celebrate with Telf.

On today's episode, Martin Devlin recaps the shocking news that the PGA Tour and LIV Golf will merge. He tracks down golf expert Graeme Agars to gauge his thoughts on it, with Graeme saying it's the biggest bombshell he's seen in 40 years covering golf. Plus, Martin and producer Lachlan Waugh debate five sporting topics in the Tight 5, Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua delves into her 15-strong squad named to defend the netball World Cup in July/August, Stats Perform's Josh Parish discusses Ange Postecoglou being appointed Tottenham manager, and Brendan Telfer joins Martin in studio to celebrate 50 years in sports broadcasting. Telf first started in sports media way back in 1973 as a junior sports officer at NZBC in Christchurch. All that and much more!

On today's episode, Martin Devlin touches base with the USA to chat to Sean Keeler from The Denver Post, following the Denver Nuggets qualifying for their first NBA finals in franchise history. Sean discusses what it means for the Nuggets and the city, and the form of superstar big-man Nikola Jokić. As well as that, longtime Australian sports broadcaster Andy Raymond joins the show to dissect how the Warriors are looking so far this NRL season and State of Origin, the doyen Brendan Telfer shares his thoughts on criticisms directed at Team New Zealand and sailing regattas in Saudi Arabia, and much more.

Questions over whether the costs justify hosting the 2034 Commonwealth Games. The New Zealand Olympic Committee has expressed interest in bidding for the event, under a new hosting model which now allows nations to host as a whole. Last year's Games in Birmingham was backed by $1.55 billion New Zealand of public and government funding. Games commentator Brendan Telfer told Roman Travers the costs have seriously escalated since we last hosted in 1990. He reckons given the galloping inflation that by 2034, it'll cost us at least $2 billion. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FIFA World Cup has delivered us yet another upset. Germany have blown a 1-0 lead over Japan, to go on to lose 2-1. D'Arcy Waldegrave decided the best way to celebrate would be to ask sporting doyen and veteran broadcaster Brendan Telfer where this ranks among the greatest upsets of all time. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Sportstalk, we have a solid lineup of updates to share! Highlights for tonight include: Brendan Telfer - talking great upsets of history after Japan beat Germany. Talkback on that subject. Black Caps batsman Devon Conway post the T20 series against India. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For NZ Sporting history today we look back at the life and legacy of the legendary runner Peter Snell. Renowned sports broadcaster Brendan Telfer joins Jesse.

This week on the All Star Panel we were joined by Lavina Good and Brendan Telfer.TOPICS:Blackcap's v India  Bathurst weekend! Do you actually enjoy it? Brandon Smith drama + warriors signingsChina hits back hard at 'radical' WTA tournament suspensionsLISTEN ABOVE 

Greg Turner, once New Zealand’s best player on the European PGA Tour, has become New Zealand’s foremost golf course designer whose projects include the expansion of Millbrook Resort into a stunning 27-hole layout. He talks to Brendan Telfer about his design approach and what it takes to build a beautiful golf course for all handicappers.  

On The Tee’s latest podcast with Brendan Telfer visits two large metropolitan golf clubs to find out why one of the curious legacies of Covid 19 here in NZ has been the upsurge in people wanting to play golf.

In the first part of Radio Sport Extra Time with KFC, the Radio Sport Breakfast team of Kent Johns, Nathan Rarere and Marc Peard reflect on their time at Radio Sport including the mince on toast tour, time in Arizona and The Rambler with Mark Stafford. Jason Pine is joined by Miles Davis and his morning producer Sam Hewat as they look back on 22 years of sport including the big All Whites moment in South Africa in 2010. Plus some old Radio Sport and sporting voicing from the past 22 years Brendan Telfer, Grant Elliott, David Chote, Rikki Swannell, Kevin Hart, Graeme Hill, Doug Golightly and Dane Coles

In the first part of Radio Sport Extra Time with KFC, the Radio Sport Breakfast team of Kent Johns, Nathan Rarere and Marc Peard reflect on their time at Radio Sport including the mince on toast tour, time in Arizona and The Rambler with Mark Stafford. Jason Pine is joined by Miles Davis and his morning producer Sam Hewat as they look back on 22 years of sport including the big All Whites moment in South Africa in 2010. Plus some old Radio Sport and sporting voicing from the past 22 years Brendan Telfer, Grant Elliott, David Chote, Rikki Swannell, Kevin Hart, Graeme Hill, Doug Golightly and Dane Coles

The R&A in partnership with the USGA spent five years discussing rule changes to the game of golf. Those changes were introduced in January this year and while NZ golf club members have no doubt heard of them and know some of them, to be sure, and to find out the thinking behind the changes, Tom Hyde and Brendan Telfer speak with Dave Mangan, the New Zealand Golf General Manager for championships and golf operations and an International Advisory member to the R&A Rules of Golf Committee.

Hosts, Tom Hyde and Brendan Telfer, chat with John Griffin (General Manager of golf at Jack's Point Golf Club) about the importance of golf in the world of tourism, and how golf contributes to one of New Zealand's major revenue earners. Jack Point's Golf Club: https://www.jackspoint.com

Personal issues and back surgeries left even Tiger Woods himself thinking he was done. But eleven years after his last major victory, Woods is back. His recent Master's victory must be the greatest comeback in the history of the sport. Brendan Telfer and Tom Hyde recap this sensational story with former NZ professional, John Lister, who twice played in The Masters. www.ontheteepodcast.com www.podcasts.nz